Perler Cheddar
Perler Cheddar is a light, vivid orange fuse bead, #fbb146 on screen. Nearest beads: Artkal S03 Tangerine (ΔE 3.7), Hama 14 Transparent Yellow (ΔE 5.6), Nabbi N29 Gold (ΔE 7.5). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 742 Tangerine Light (ΔE 3.8).
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Perler fuse bead
Perler Cheddar
#fbb146 · RGB 251, 177, 70
Closest to Perler Cheddar in other brands
- DMC 742 Tangerine Light ΔE 3.8 close
- Anchor 306 Topaz Medium Light ΔE 3.9 close
- Madeira 2509 Golden Yellow Bright ΔE 3.2 close
- Hama 14 Transparent Yellow ΔE 5.6 close
- Artkal S S03 Tangerine ΔE 3.7 close
- Nabbi N29 Gold ΔE 7.5 similar
Perler Cheddar at a glance
| Product code | 80-19057 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Cheddar |
| Color family | Orange |
| Hex (screen) | #fbb146 |
| RGB | 251, 177, 70 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 77.5, a* 17.6, b* 62.9 |
| HSL | 35°, 96 %, 63 % |
| Lightness | light (L* 77.5 of 100) |
| Contrast with Perler White (lightest) | 1.6:1 |
| Contrast with Perler Cocoa (darkest) | 7.5:1 |
| Product line | Perler fuse beads (5 mm midi) |
Perler Cheddar in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Perler Cheddar. The closest is Artkal S03 Tangerine (ΔE 3.7, close), so expect a visible step if you mix brands in one area. Bead batches and finishes vary, so check a few in hand before a big order.
| Nearest bead | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hama 14 Transparent Yellow | 5.6 | close | #e4aa32 |
| Hama 60 Teddybear Brown | 6.5 | similar | #f0981e |
| Hama 61 Gold | 10.7 | loose | #d99350 |
| Artkal S03 Tangerine | 3.7 | close | #ffa630 |
| Artkal SP3 Pearlescent Orange | 5.4 | close | #f0a149 |
| Artkal S86 Goldenrod | 7.6 | similar | #e8ae00 |
| Nabbi N29 Gold | 7.5 | similar | #ee9527 |
| Nabbi N07 Sand | 11.0 | loose | #eeb182 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Perler Cheddar
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 742, Perler Cheddar is a close match (ΔE 3.8).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 742 Tangerine Light | 3.8 | close | #ffbf57 |
| DMC 741 Tangerine Medium | 4.5 | close | #ffa32b |
| Anchor 306 Topaz Medium Light | 3.9 | close | #eda231 |
| Anchor 313 Tangerine Light | 4.7 | close | #faaa55 |
| Madeira 2509 Golden Yellow Bright | 3.2 | close | #eaab49 |
Perler shades near Perler Cheddar
The 6 nearest Perler beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker oranges next to Perler Cheddar
No Perler orange is clearly lighter than Perler Cheddar (3 L* or more), so it is the highlight end of this family; these are its darker steps.
- Darker: Perler Apricot (#f5a168), L* 73 against 78.
- Darker: Perler Butterscotch (#da9964), L* 68 against 78.
- Darker: Perler Honey (#da8c2c), L* 65 against 78.
Using Perler Cheddar in a design
Next to Perler Cocoa it has a contrast ratio of 7.5:1, a strong edge, against 1.6:1 next to Perler White. It works as a highlight on dark designs; beside white beads it blends in.
No other Perler color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Perler Rich Butter, is ΔE 8.9 away (similar), so a swap would show; buy enough Cheddar for the whole design.
Across brands, Artkal has the closest stand-in (Artkal S03, ΔE 3.7) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N29, ΔE 7.5). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Perler Cheddar
Perler Cheddar belongs to Perler fuse beads (5 mm midi). It fits a 5 mm pegboard (29 × 29 pegs), and because Hama Midi, Artkal S or Nabbi beads are 5 mm too, it can share a board with them.
There is also a mini version, Perler Mini Cheddar (2.6 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Hama equivalent of Perler Cheddar?
The closest Hama bead is Hama 14 Transparent Yellow (#e4aa32), ΔE 5.6: a close match. Next are Hama 60 Teddybear Brown (ΔE 6.5) and Hama 61 Gold (ΔE 10.7).
What hex code is Perler Cheddar?
Perler Cheddar is #fbb146 on screen: RGB 251, 177, 70, CIELAB L* 77.5, a* 17.6, b* 62.9, in the orange family.
Which DMC thread matches Perler Cheddar?
DMC 742 Tangerine Light is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 3.8, close), followed by DMC 741 Tangerine Medium (ΔE 4.5). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 306 Topaz Medium Light (ΔE 3.9).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Perler Cheddar?
Artkal: Artkal S03 Tangerine (ΔE 3.7, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N29 Gold (ΔE 7.5, similar).
Related
Nearby Perler colors
- Perler Apricot #f5a168
- Perler Honey #da8c2c
- Perler Rich Butter #f6ca69
- Perler Butterscotch #da9964
Equivalents in other brands
- Hama 14 Transparent Yellow Hama, ΔE 5.6
- Artkal S03 Tangerine Artkal, ΔE 3.7
- Nabbi N29 Gold Nabbi, ΔE 7.5